Moving to Ohio from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Ohio? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Ohio, you would find that Ohio is 11.7% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly $53,390 in Ohio to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Columbus averages 76°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Ohio.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $53,390
To maintain the same standard of living in Ohio
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 11.4% less
Groceries
pay 13.4% less
Transportation
pay 3.5% more
Housing
pay 18.6% less
Childcare
pay 17.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.3% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Ohio cost about 38% less than cities in United States.
Compare cities head-to-head
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ohio compared to United States.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United States performs better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States performs better than Ohio across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Ohio leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States performs better than Ohio across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Washington | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 84°/62°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 90°/71°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than United States?
On average Ohio is about 29% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ohio?
Budget about $13,348 for 3 months in Ohio (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ohio?
From major Ohio cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in United States and Ohio are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Ohio compared to United States?
United States performs better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Ohio compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Columbus is 76°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Columbus receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Ohio?
Both United States and Ohio share the same official language: English.
